Frequent CTDs

jas39 · 05-20-08, 12:07 PM

Hi.

whenever i play sh4, minutes into the game, it causes a ctd:

Sh4 has encountered a problem and needs to shutdown. if this occurs again, please contact your administrator. we've created a log file that you can send to microsoft, etc.(you know the details).

however, when i double click gu.exe, the game won't start at all, and says this:

error: error code 000x00023 (or something similar)
registry missing values. Reinstalling the application might help the problem (or something similar)

I have the 1.04 patch. I checked all of the optional installs when i installed sh4 (direct x, acrobat reader, windows codecs, etc) but when game shadow installation came, i skipped that...

I have the latest updates for direct x, nvidia, microsoft update, etc.

my install is 100% legal (no cd cracks or any of that junk)

there is no over clocking.

there is no spyware.

i have defragmented, run enditall, etc.

i am playing it on a recently self-built system:

Core 2 duo e8400
2gb ddr-800 pqi
geforce 9600gt KFA by Galaxy
maxtor 60 GB 4200rpm IDE PATA
gigabyte p35 S-series
antec 550 Basiq PSU

does anyone have a clue?

snakeyez · 05-20-08, 12:57 PM

Is this a Windows XP system or a Vista system?

Also, try double clicking on "sh4.exe" to start the game up.

banjo · 05-20-08, 01:55 PM

If nothing else, you might try an uninstall including ALL sh4 files and folders (documents & settings, program files, etc), then reinstall and repatch.

maerean_m · 05-20-08, 02:14 PM

q: can your system withstand a 60 minutes repeated tests in 3D Mark 2006?

disable the realtime scanner of the antivirus while playing.
open the PC case to lower the temperatures.
get a proper audio card.
install the previous nvidia driver, the one before the newest.
raise the memory voltage by 0.1V to improve stability.

PS: maxtor hard drives tend to fail in time. i know of at least 5 cases. sorry for the bad news. go for seagate or western digital.

jas39 · 05-20-08, 02:20 PM

HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...

snakeyez · 05-20-08, 08:46 PM

I've run Maxtors for years and never had any trouble.

And many times, your computer can easily run HOTTER if you take the case off, depending on your airflow setup.

jas39, is there any kind of pattern to your crashes? Do you remember what you are doing in the game when a crash happens?

Rockin Robbins · 05-21-08, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas39

HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...

Watch out for XP sp3. Looks like they're trying to do for XP what they did for Vista. PC Pitstop recommends not installing sp3 until they get the bugs out.

Just one example of the FUBAR is that sp3 is incompatable with my Asus A8N-32 SLI Deluxe motherboard. If I install sp3 the only way to boot my machine would be to plug a USB flash drive in before I turn the machine on.

They'll probably call this a merchandizing campaign to "encourage" sales of Vista. I'll go 100% Kubuntu first.

Rockin Robbins · 05-21-08, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maerean_m

PS: maxtor hard drives tend to fail in time. i know of at least 5 cases. sorry for the bad news. go for seagate or western digital.

And how!!! Make it 6. No more Maxtors.

05-20-08, 12:07 PM	#1
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Frequent CTDs Hi. whenever i play sh4, minutes into the game, it causes a ctd: Sh4 has encountered a problem and needs to shutdown. if this occurs again, please contact your administrator. we've created a log file that you can send to microsoft, etc.(you know the details). however, when i double click gu.exe, the game won't start at all, and says this: error: error code 000x00023 (or something similar) registry missing values. Reinstalling the application might help the problem (or something similar) I have the 1.04 patch. I checked all of the optional installs when i installed sh4 (direct x, acrobat reader, windows codecs, etc) but when game shadow installation came, i skipped that... I have the latest updates for direct x, nvidia, microsoft update, etc. my install is 100% legal (no cd cracks or any of that junk) there is no over clocking. there is no spyware. i have defragmented, run enditall, etc. i am playing it on a recently self-built system: Core 2 duo e8400 2gb ddr-800 pqi geforce 9600gt KFA by Galaxy maxtor 60 GB 4200rpm IDE PATA gigabyte p35 S-series antec 550 Basiq PSU does anyone have a clue?

05-20-08, 12:57 PM	#2
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Is this a Windows XP system or a Vista system? Also, try double clicking on "sh4.exe" to start the game up. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

05-20-08, 02:14 PM	#4
maerean_m Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 529 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	q: can your system withstand a 60 minutes repeated tests in 3D Mark 2006? disable the realtime scanner of the antivirus while playing. open the PC case to lower the temperatures. get a proper audio card. install the previous nvidia driver, the one before the newest. raise the memory voltage by 0.1V to improve stability. PS: maxtor hard drives tend to fail in time. i know of at least 5 cases. sorry for the bad news. go for seagate or western digital. __________________ Kilroy was here

05-20-08, 08:46 PM	#6
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I've run Maxtors for years and never had any trouble. And many times, your computer can easily run HOTTER if you take the case off, depending on your airflow setup. jas39, is there any kind of pattern to your crashes? Do you remember what you are doing in the game when a crash happens? __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

05-20-08, 01:55 PM	#3
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	If nothing else, you might try an uninstall including ALL sh4 files and folders (documents & settings, program files, etc), then reinstall and repatch.

05-20-08, 02:20 PM	#5
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...